Group GIS Project

Kyle Bocinsky

FORS350 / GPHY488
(Forestry) Applications of GIS
University of Montana
WA Franke College of Forestry & Conservation

Project Overview

  • Identify unique resource management or environmental planning challenge.
  • Submit a project proposal.
  • Use GIS analysis and create an ESRI StoryMap to communicate findings.

Purpose of the Project

  • Practice designing, organizing, and executing a research project using ArcGIS.
  • Develop communication skills in an attractive and interactive format.
  • Emphasize group-based work for professional skill development.

Project Components and Grading

  • Project Proposal (100 pts.) - Due: March 28
  • Final Group StoryMap (400 pts.) - Due: April 26
  • StoryMap Presentation (100 pts.) - In class, April 30 & May 2

Project Proposal Sections

  • Introduction (~250-500 words)
  • Problem Statement (~500 words)
  • Contextual Framework (~500-1000 words)
  • Proposed Methods (~250-500 words)

Final Group StoryMap

  • Components: ArcGIS Pro Project and ArcGIS StoryMap.
  • Document databases, toolboxes, and maps in ArcGIS Pro Project.
  • Develop an engaging ArcGIS StoryMap.
    • Introduction, Contextual Framework, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

Assessment Breakdown

  • Project Proposal (100 pts.)
  • Final Group StoryMap (400 pts.)
    • Instructor’s assessment (300 pts.)
    • 360-Degree Peer Feedback (100 pts.)
  • StoryMap Presentation (100 pts.)

QUESTIONS?